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Ongoing family separation: Many migrants forced to stay in Mexico by Trump remain apart from ...
Tyler Morning Telegraph | 2021-05-01, 22:02
Carmen Ochoa's three children each live in a different country. Two years ago, the cook from Honduras left her 10-year-old daughter, Greyvy, with her mother in their native land, where her husband, a police officer, was killed in 2008. Ochoa and her two eldest
Pollen season started three weeks early in GTA
Have you been sneezing more than usual this spring with your eyes itching and watering up a storm? Well, pollen season (mid-March-mid-October) is definitely underway in the GTA and Daniel Coates, a director at the Aerobiology Research Laboratories in Ottawa
Police shooting involving intoxicated man under investigation by ASIRT
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating after Edmonton police shot a man as they responded to a mental health call. ...
York Region closing multiple mass vaccine clinics for one day because of supply issues
Multiple mass COVID-19 vaccine clinics in York Region will close for one day this week because of a lack of supply. ...
Activity resumes at Port of Montreal after back-to-work legislation passes
Operations at the Port of Montreal are expected to resume gradually beginning Saturday after the Senate passed legislation forcing striking workers back on the job. ...
Fish and Chips staple closing their doors in Cambridge
A staple fish and chips shop said its final goodbye to the community of Cambridge on Saturday. ...
From the Big Smoke to the Port City: Toronto family vlogs their mid-pandemic move to ...
A family from Toronto packed up their life and settled down in Saint John, N.B. in the middle of a pandemic, and the Maritime newcomers are taking their social media followers along for the ride. ...
Anti-restriction rally at the Forks draws dozens
Dozens of protestors gather at the Forks for an anti-restriction rally. ...
Town of Bashaw ponders request for water well in town limits
Bashaw town council wants more information before it can decide on a business' request to drill its own water well inside the municipal boundaries. ...
With many teachers unable to get vaccines despite eligibility, union pushes for remote learning in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is continuing to call for increased measures in Saskatoon to slow the spread of COVID-19. ...
B.C.-based company chosen by AHS to provide laundry services
After issuing a request for proposals from third-party companies to take over its laundry services, Alberta Health Services has selected a B.C. company for the contract. ...
UPDATED: BC Ferries cancels Route 3 summer trial, saying it was too ‘divisive’
BC Ferries has cancelled plans for a summer trial on the Langdale to Horseshoe Bay route that would have increased the route’s reservation capacity to 95 per cent and charged one-way vehicle fare at the Langdale terminal. The news was tweeted Friday by
Hot spot town expecting J&J COVID-19 vaccine says officials seeking other sources
The mayor of a COVID-19 hot spot in Alberta says she's disappointed that Johnson & Johnson vaccines earmarked for her community are delayed, but values the work Health Canada is doing to ensure every dose is safe. Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen issued a
Port of Montreal to Resume Operations as Legislation Forces Dock Workers Back to Work
MONTREAL—Operations at the Port of Montreal are expected to resume gradually beginning Saturday after the Senate passed legislation forcing
‘Dreamers’ urge compassion for families, children at US border
Washington, DC – Angelica Villalobos still remembers the bumpy, 16-hour bus ride that she, her parents and her four siblings took to reach the United States border 25 years ago. The family, originally from the Mexican city of Guanajuato, waded through the Rio
Ontario making it easier to fine-tune e-bike bylaws
New road safety legislation in Ontario this week allows for the fine-tuning of e-bike rules by municipalities. If passed, the Moving Ontarians More Safety (MOMs) Act introduced by Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney would create new definitions for
Bolsonaro Finds Few Willing to Help Brazil
“Two developing countries, enormous in population and geography, in the grip of devastating coronavirus outbreaks. Hospitals running out of
Miami money manager gets 4 years in Venezuela bribery case
The Argus Press | 2021-05-01, 21:25
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a Miami money manager to nearly four years in prison for his role in a $1.2 billion conspiracy to embezzle funds from Venezuela’s state-owned oil company. Prosecutors had been seeking a much stiffer sentence against
After 25 years, Regina shop owner reflects on growth of skateboard culture in city
In 1996, skateboarding culture was starting to blossom in Regina and Tiki Room was establishing itself as a skate shop. Saturday marks the shop's 25th birthday. ...
Will fishing shrimp be worth it this year? Maybe not, say harvesters
Shrimp harvesters across Newfoundland and Labrador are considering staying on the wharf this summer, as shrimp prices could be as $1 a pound. ...
Judge lauds Indigenous youth's remarkable recovery, accomplishments in court ruling
A B.C. judge has recognized an Indigenous youth's remarkable journey of recovery in a court ruling terminating his probation early. ...
Demonstrators march in Montreal to protest against public health restrictions
In Montreal, many were not wearing masks as a large group marched a loop around Maisonneuve Park and the Botanical Garden, following Sherbrooke and Viau Streets to Rosemont and Pie-IX Boulevards. ...
'Stuff of nightmares': Dead weasel in toilet leaves P.E.I. homeowners baffled
A couple in eastern P.E.I. are trying to figure out how a dead weasel ended up in their toilet. ...
University of Sask. faculty want vaccine requirement for those returning to campus
Allison Muri, chair of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association and a professor at the school, says protecting the campus community would help protect the province as a whole. ...
Millonarios vs America de Cali: How to watch Colombia Liga BetPlay matches
The hosts hold the edge going into the quarter-final decider after winning a bad-tempered first leg in Cali ...
Banff mayor expecting J&J vaccine says officials seeking other sources
The mayor of a COVID-19 hot spot in Alberta says she’s disappointed that Johnson & Johnson vaccines earmarked for her community are delayed, but values the work Health Canada is doing to ensure every dose is safe. Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen issued a
'We whipped up an app in about three hours': Engineer creates tool that finds nearby ...
There's a new tool available in Ontario that will help residents find the closest COVID-19 vaccination clinics near them. ...
Sask. reports 262 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths
Saskatchewan recorded 262 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, along with three more deaths and 233 recoveries. ...
Three N.S. men face charges related to drug trafficking investigation
Police in Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia have charged three people in relation to a drug trafficking investigation. ...
Wetaskiwin man turns passion for shredding into successful business
Aaron Grimm, an autistic man who is mostly non-verbal, has turned his shredding business venture into an opportunity to make the major life step of buying a house. ...
Brockville, Ont. municipal drug strategy launches anti-stigma campaign
A new anti-stigma campaign launched on Saturday by Brockville's municipal drug strategy aims to change the language associated with drug use. ...
Canucks player Jake Virtanen on leave as team investigates sexual misconduct claims
Canucks right winger Jake Virtanen has been placed on leave over unconfirmed sexual misconduct claims, according to the franchise. ...
Ottawa's Mike Woods takes lead in Tour de Romandie Saturday
Geraint Thomas crashed to the rain-soaked road in a sprint finish in the main mountains stage of the Tour de Romandie on Saturday, gifting victory and the leader's yellow jersey to Michael Woods. ...
B.C. restaurants caught off guard by changes to patio dining guidelines
A week ago, new guidelines for patio dining were introduced, with the goal of increasing airflow. The restaurant industry says it wasn’t adequately informed of the changes. ...
Spinning something special in Waterloo
From CTV Kitchener: The Waterloo Potter’s Workshop is well known across the region for its annual sale and the quality of items sold. ...
A food drive unlike any other sparked by Western students
It has been an overwhelming response so far for two university students who started a unique food drive. ...
More COVID-19 cases reported in April 2021 in Ottawa than first seven months of pandemic
April 2021 saw more confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ottawa than any other month of the pandemic to date and nearly matched the number of total cases reported from March through October of 2020. ...
Hello Okanagan visits Farming Karma Fruit Co. in Rutland
Peter Kaz and David Scarlatescu are back with the latest episode of Hello Okanagan.
Tree poaching in North Cowichan prompts increased patrols
Larry Pynn found this western red cedar stump while walking on Stoney Hill in North Cowichan's municipal forest reserve. North Cowichan has stepped up patrols in the municipality’s forest reserve in response to an increase in tree poaching in recent
Thousands march in Colombia in fourth day of protests against tax plan
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Thousands of
WARMINGTON: Good luck sinking baskets off this Mississauga hoop's backBOARD
It’s a perfect day to shoot some hoops. But at this park in Mississauga, not only is there a sign saying the court is closed, there are also two pieces of wood blocking the basketball nets. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your
Affinor Growers Files for Patent Protection in Eleven Additional Countries
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affinor Growers Inc. (“Affinor” or the “Company”) (CSE: AFI; OTCQB: RSSFF) is pleased to announce it has filed for patent protection in eleven additional countries. ...
Mexico expects US to send 5m more Covid vaccine doses, president says
Mexican production of AstraZeneca jab suffers setbacks López Obrador: “it’s probable that they’ll help us with a loan’ Mexica’s president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, said on Friday the US will probably send his country 5m more doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19
Manitoba artist aims to lift 'cloak of invisibility' from older women through woodworking project
A Manitoba woodworker is hoping to help older women feel seen with a project showcasing furniture crafted with native wood inspired by the stories of seven local grandmothers. ...
Canucks place Jake Virtanen on leave following 'concerning allegations'
The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Jake Virtanen, 24, on leave after concerning allegations surfaced against the player on Saturday. ...
Playing through a pandemic: How 5 B.C. musicians are coping and creating despite COVID-19
From centre stage to the centre of the couch, this is how five musicians have had their work, and sense of selves, impacted since COVID-19 dropped the curtain on concerts over a year ago. ...
Haida Gwaii hobby farmer invites guests to spend time with her baby goats
A hobby farmer in Haida Gwaii is offering a new way to kick the COVID-19 blues and is welcoming guests to her farm to spend some time with her new baby goats. ...
Ottawa cyclist Mike Woods grabs lead of Swiss race after queen stage win
Geraint Thomas crashed to the rain-soaked road in a sprint finish in the main mountains stage of the Tour de Romandie on Saturday, gifting victory and the leader's yellow jersey to Canadian Mike Woods. ...
8 more cases of COVID-19 in Iqaluit, one day after officials confirm community spread
Eight new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by public health officials in Nunavut, with two more recoveries bringing the territorial total of active cases to 73 on Saturday. ...
Former KU and Sunrise player Gethro Muscadin picks New Mexico as transfer destination
Kansas power forward Gethro Muscadin, who entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal on March 31, has decided to transfer to New Mexico, he announced Saturday on Twitter. The … Click to Continue » ...
North Van runner continues Run Through Night campaign to support people fleeing domestic abuse
A North Vancouver endurance runner will once again go the distance in order to support people that may have to run for their lives Last June, during the year’s summer solstice, Peter Celler ran more than 80 kilometres, from sunset to sunrise, in order to
As the rest of B.C. sees numbers fall, cases in the Okanagan rose
New COVID-19 cases by health service delivery area, identified between April 23 and 29 The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to fall across most of British Columbia, but new data shows that cases are actually trending in the wrong direction in the
Splatsin gets nearly $3 million for 10-unit housing project
Splatsin Kukpi7 (Chief) Wayne Christian More housing will be available to First Nations in the North Okanagan. Splatsin have received $2,975,500 from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation to develop a 10-unit housing complex under the Rapid Housing
Canucks player on leave after sexual misconduct allegation
Jake Virtanen Allegations of sexual misconduct have surfaced online against an NHL player. The woman has spoken exclusively to Glacier Media and has identified the individual as Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen, 24. “I couldn’t believe that
N.B. reports 18 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, majority in Edmundston area
New Brunswick Public Health is reporting 18 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, 12 of which are in the Edmundston area. ...
With many teachers unable to get vaccines despite being eligible, union pushes for remote learning ...
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is continuing to call for increased measures in Saskatoon to slow the spread of COVID-19. ...
A body has been found in the waters of the Becancour River in Quebec
A body was found Saturday morning in the waters of the Becancour River, in the middle of Quebec. ...
OPP investigate fatal collision involving a riding lawnmower in Norfolk county
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Norfolk emergency crews responded to a fatal collision involving a riding person riding a lawnmower at a McDowell Road East, Charlotteville, Norfolk County address. ...
Auxiliary nurses at Calgary supportive living facility join AUPE
Several hundred workers at a southeast Calgary care facility that was the site of a number of COVID-19 outbreaks last year voted to join Alberta's largest union. ...
Two deaths, 273 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Manitoba on Saturday
The province has reported two more people have died due to COVID-19 on Saturday with 273 new cases of the virus. ...
Another 56 new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region, active cases drop by 45
The active COVID-19 case count in Waterloo Region has dropped by 45 as health officials report 56 new positive cases. ...
York Region closing multiple mass vaccine clinics as doses get diverted to hot spots
Multiple mass COVID-19 vaccine clinics in York Region will be forced to close on Monday due to a lack of supply. ...
Court decision on rights on the west coast may affect Indigenous people in the east
A recent Supreme Court decision about Indigenous hunting rights on the west coast may have implications for First Nations groups who straddle the Maine - New Brunswick border on the opposite side of the country. ...
Hunting for vaccines, checkpoints at the bridges and a gift from P.K. Subban: Top 5 ...
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the five most viewed stories on our website this week. ...
Here's what we know ahead of the next COVID-19 update in Sask.
The province reported 264 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, along with four more deaths and 252 recoveries. ...
Vancouver's lawn watering restrictions encourage residents to 'go gold' this summer
Even with the restrictions, the city says that water use tends to double during the summer months. ...
China’s Ban on Australian Exports Requires a Unified Response by Allies, Especially the US and Canada
Commentary Allies really shouldn’t throw each other under the bus when it comes to China. Just the opposite. China banned Australian coal
Mexico looks to US for help as AstraZeneca admits delay with Latin America Covid-19 vaccine
MEXICO CITY (REUTERS) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said the United States would probably send his country five million more doses of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, as the company admitted production in Latin America had suffered multiple
LifestyleIn Mexico, ancient Maya cave reveals mysterious painted hand prints
Dozens of black and red hand prints cover the walls of a cave in Mexico, believed to be associated with a coming-of-age ritual of the ancient Maya, according to an archeologist who has explored and studied the subterranean cavern. The 137 prints, mostly made
Venezuela Releases 6 U.S. Oil Executives to House Arrest
The group, known as the “Citgo 6,” has been held on corruption charges. Their release may be a sign that Venezuela would like to improve relations with the Biden administration. ...
Pope prays for pandemic's end and for a 'horizon of hope'
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis in a special prayer service on Saturday in St. Peter's Basilica invoked the end of the pandemic and a return of what he called “a horizon of hope," including a scenario in which scientists can figure out how to conquer the
In Mexico, ancient Maya cave reveals mysterious painted hand prints
The 137 prints, mostly made by the hands of children, are more than 1,200 years old, which would date them near the end of the ancient Maya's classical zenith. PUBLISHED ON MAY 01, 2021 11:00 PM IST Dozens of black and red hand prints cover the walls of a cave
Glee alum Matthew Morrison takes a romantic beach stroll with pregnant wife Renee in Mexico
Matthew Morrison and his pregnant wife Renee soaked in their final moments before their family of three soon becomes four. The 42-year-old Glee star took a romantic stroll with his expectant bride, 36, along the beaches of Tulum, Mexico, as they enjoyed a
'London to Delhi' cycle raises cash for India's COVID crisis
LONDON - For British IT consultant Yogen Shah, India’s COVID-19 crisis is deeply personal. The pictures of people hooked up to oxygen bottles on the streets of New Delhi and patients sharing beds in overcrowded hospitals remind him of his uncle in India, who
Halifax's Barron brothers make strides toward NHL dream
Halifax's Barron brothers are that much closer to their shared dream of playing in the NHL, both making significant strides in their respective careers this week. ...
This 91-year-old hospice patient wrote a song honouring 'beautiful' Vancouver
Jack Roche, a 91-year-old man living in a Vancouver hospice, wrote a song paying tribute to Vancouver. ...
2 deaths, 273 new COVID-19 cases reported in Manitoba on Saturday
The latest update comes after the province reported 295 new cases of COVID-19 and one death linked to the B117 coronavirus variant on Friday. ...
Peel Public Health partially closes 3rd Amazon distribution centre to control COVID-19 outbreak
Peel Public Health has partially closed a third Amazon distribution centre to control an outbreak of COVID-19 in that workplace. ...
'We need help now': N.B. man worries he'll lose his home to riverbank erosion
A Keswick, New Brunswick man is worried that the next big rainstorm could see him lose his home. ...
Large grass fire in Hermitage Park put out by firefighters
Firefighters responded to a large grass fire in Hermitage Park Friday evening. ...
Highway cleanup event aims to collect thousands of bags of trash from Alberta highways
A team of volunteers, made up of different community organizations throughout Alberta, will be picking up garbage and litter from Alberta's highways throughout the day on Saturday. ...
Quebec Solidaire asks members to vote on party faction
The torch is burning between the executive of Quebec Solidaire (QS) and its controversial Collectif antiraciste decolonial (CAD). ...
From Sherwood Park to the NFL, Chuba Hubbard drafted to Carolina Panthers
Hubbard’s draft selection marks the first Alberta-born player to be drafted into the NFL since University of Alberta alumni Brian Fryer back in 1976. ...
Vancouver's Downtown Eastside community approaching 'herd immunity' thanks to vaccines
The neighbourhood has been a COVID-19 hotspot since last summer, with residents four times more likely to be hospitalized if they contract the virus. ...
Warman RCMP asking for help to locate missing man last seen in Saskatoon
Warman RCMP are continuing to search for 23-year-old Travis Curtis Berger. ...
Protesters gather outside Montreal's Olympic Stadium, disrupting vaccine rollout
Thousands of protesters gathered near the Olympic Stadium in Montreal many wearing white protesting measures in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. ...
Mexico still has the most violent cities in the world, but new hotspots are emerging
People and soldiers at the scene of a homicide in Chilpancingo, in Mexico's Guerrero state, November 15, 2017. REUTERS/Henry Romero For the fourth consecutive year, Mexico has dominated a list of the most violent cities in the world. But smaller towns have
Ontario reports 3,369 new COVID-19 cases, 900 in ICU and 29 more deaths
Ontario is reporting 3,369 new cases of COVID-19 today and 29 more deaths linked to the
Victoria man unable to get full refund from Kelowna Airbnb host following travel restrictions
Casey Edmunds was unable to get a full refund for a Kelowna Airbnb he's been forced to cancel. A Victoria man has been unable to get a full refund from a Kelowna Airbnb host after the provincial travel restrictions made his vacation illegal. Casey Edmunds
KINSELLA: Why are so many people lashing out against lockdowns?
What the Hell is going on? With otherwise sensible and reasonable people, that is. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team. KINSELLA: Why are so many people lashing out against
Venezuela releases six former Citgo executives to house arrest
More On: venezuela Biden administration launches new TPS protection for 320K Venezuelans in US You can now be a ‘millionaire’ in Venezuela for 50 cents Venezuela-born student cries learning she’s a US citizen ‘This is God’:
Is Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine safe? Brazil’s veto of Sputnik V sparks lawsuit threat and confusion
Is Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine safe? Brazil’s veto of Sputnik V sparks lawsuit threat and confusion ...
Biden Cancels Military-Funded Projects On Trump's Signature U.S.-Mexico Border Wall
Biden Cancels Military-Funded Projects On Trump's Signature U.S.-Mexico Border Wall ...
Filmmaker heads to Canada's oldest nudist club in North Van to understand his family's history
Speaking in the blunt, occasionally cutting manner that only our elders are ever able to pull off, Daniel Berish’s grandmother once told him he could write a book about what he didn’t know in reference to their family’s history. Instead, he
Drones? Lasers? Study offers cleaning ideas for Gateway Arch
ST. LOUIS - The Gateway Arch gradually is losing some of its silver sheen, as a variety of forces — from salt to body oils to graffiti — take a toll on the stainless steel monument to westward expansion and a symbol of St. Louis. Now, a group of national
Water-loo? Tree takes battlefield prisoner in portable lav
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Authorities say a man was rescued after a tree that fell during high winds trapped him inside a portable toilet at Gettysburg National Military Park in south-central
Homicide detectives investigating suspicious death of man in northeast Edmonton
At about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, police were called about a weapons complaint in the northeast neighbourhood of Glengarry. ...
